Project Methodology

Agile or Waterfall? Do we really need to choose? Can't we combine the strengths of both frameworks if that leads to better results? We have successfully tested the Hybrid approach and it works! Curious?

Tobias Huber·Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Individuals and interactionsover processes and tools

Working softwareover comprehensive documentation

Customer collaborationover contract negotiation

Responding to changeover following a plan

These are the values of the Manifesto for Agile Software Development, but is strictly following the Agile methodology leading you to success?
The Agile project methodology offers a framework which is neatly defined and often strictly followed by software development teams. While it offers huge benefits over the classic waterfall approach, but strictly following it also may lead to frustration and overhead.

Taking that into account, DAHLBEER has introduced a hybrid approach. We simply combined the strengths of both waterfall and agile into one approach in order to successfully complete the project, keep the customer informed and the team committed.
To ensure transparency and build trust with our client we use some items of the waterfall toolkit, such as milestones and GANTT charts for visualization purpose. All project phases besides the implementation phase are following the waterfall project methodology.

The implementation phase is delivered in SCRUM, as we want to achieve maximum velocity during the development. The development team is self-organizing, and each team member is fully involved in the full process of the project. Timeboxing and delivering increments of the software in iterations helps to set the priorities right. By involving the users in the sprint review meetings, the risk of having a first contact with the new applications during the test phase is mitigated. Thus, we guarantee the built solution is going to be successfully deployed and adopted by the end-user.

We came to the conclusion, that blindly following one project framework might not be the best decision, as it may lead to frustration and overhead. To get the most out of the methodologies they should be adjusted to the particular needs of the project. After all, methodologies are toolboxes with tools to support development teams in executing their work. What tools you are going to pick - is up to you!

Tobias Huber

Certified SCRUM Master, specialized in areas of Project Management, data quality assurance, SAP planning and reporting. Tobias has one clear objective when approaching each project: To deliver on time, with the best quality, while working in close and honest interaction with the client.

DAHLBEER ensures your business objectives are achieved. Our vast experience and technical expertise in SAP planning tools enables efficient implementation in short cycles. Dynamic and Reliable – It’s how we are known to our clients.

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